The Manners of Downton Abbey

What goes on behind-the-scenes to get the manners of 1900s Britain exactly right? Enter the world of Edwardian manners with historical advisor to Downton Abbey, Alastair Bruce, and cast members who explain how they re-created the authentic etiquette and social protocol of aristocrats and servants in this beloved Masterpiece series.

Believe it or not, some studies show that soccer is the third most popular sport here in the US - and that's why so many people are fired up about the World Cup coming to Seattle in June. Will some of the joy spread to the South Sound? That's the discussion on this edition of Northwest Now.

Spring is when we finally tackle what we’ve been meaning to do. If creating a will has been sitting on your list, this is your moment. As a KBTC supporter, you can create or update your will for free online, and in just minutes.

April is Earth Month, and what’s a better way to celebrate than watching a science and nature documentary? So grab your popcorn (in a biodegradable bucket, of course, it is Earth Month after all) and start watching!  

Behind the glitz of the Kentucky Derby, there’s a hidden world few ever see: the “backside” of Churchill Downs, where immigrant grooms work tirelessly year-round to care for some of the most valuable racehorses in the world. Discover the human stories behind this elite American sport and explore how race, labor, and class shape an industry built on spectacle and precision.

Henry David Thoreau

He has been called the patron saint of the environmental movement and the father of nonviolent resistance. His best-known work, Walden, is considered a masterpiece and figures on every list of essential American books. His essay “Civil Disobedience” has inspired activists and reformers for more than 150 years. The new three-part PBS series from Ken Burns and Don Henley takes a closer look at his life and his writing.